Regarding Evictions in Japan, Which Statement Is False

question 34

Multiple Choice

Regarding evictions in Japan, which statement is false?

• A) Before the year 2000, evictions were extremely uncommon in Japan because of laws intended to protect tenants. These laws provided automatic renewals of leases for tenants.
• B) In 2000, with the passing of the Law on the Promotion of Supply of Good Quality Housing, automatic renewals of lease agreements became less common.
• C) Most homes are still rented using what is called futsu shakuya keiyaku, which is a type of lease that does not have a fixed termination date.
• D) Because most homes are rented without a fixed termination date, it is less common for landlords in Japan to engage in eviction.
• E) When there is a conflict between a landlord and tenant, the landlord is likely to sue the tenant and take the tenant to court because Japanese courts tend to find in favor of landlords rather than tenants.

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